Po Pin Chau
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Po Pin Chau (Chinese: 破邊洲) is an island in Hong Kong. Off the eastern coast of the East Dam of the High Island Reservoir, the island is known for its hexagonal columnar jointing po po pooiong. The island was originally a cape connected to the mainland, but eventually broke away from the mainland due to years of erosion. The island is administered by the Sai Kung District.[1][2][3]
Geology
[edit]The columnar rock formations on the island were formed after a series of volcanic eruptions in Hong Kong during the Jurassic period.[4]
Hike
[edit]There is a hiking trail from East Dam that brings visitors to a fantastic viewpoint of Po Pin Chau. It is accessible directly via a minibus from Sai Kung. The trail used to be quite arduous and wild, but in recent years, a set of stairs has been built, making it much easier to access.[5]
That being said, it is still not a particularly safe trail in parts, so please proceed with caution. On the return back to East Dam can be tackled via a climb up via a safe route, or through a slightly more dangerous route that circumnavigates the climb and hugs the coast.[5]
Getting back onto the dam from the dangerous route is quite unsafe.[5]
Conservation
[edit]Po Pin Chau is part of the Hong Kong Geopark and Sai Kung East Country Park.
Po Pin Chau is part of the High Island Special Area (糧船灣特別地區), which covers 3.9 hectares and was designated in 2011.[6] The area includes the two islands Po Pin Chau and Conic Island and no part of High Island proper.[7] The geology of the area is characterised by volcanic rocks of the Cretaceous period.[8]
References
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- ^ "破邊洲". trippers.info.
- ^ 亞洲電視：《香港風華》，青桐社 ISBN 962-451954-4
- ^ "山上行‧破邊洲". walkonhill.com. 8 May 2015.
- ^ Williams, Martin (12 October 2015). "The four best sights in Hong Kong's below-the-radar geopark and how to visit them". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
- ^ a b c "Po Pin Chau Hike: Incredible Ocean Views at the Very Edge of Hong Kong". Hong Kong Hike. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Country Parks & Special Areas". Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
- ^ "Double Haven and Others (Special Areas) Order 2010" (PDF). Legislative Council of Hong Kong. 20 October 2010.
- ^ "Five geologically important sites designated as special areas". Government of Hong Kong. 31 December 2010.
22°21′30″N 114°22′43″E / 22.3584°N 114.3785°E
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